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ANAHEIM -- The Ducks on Friday announced the signing of junior-level defenseman Andrew O'Brien to a three-year entry level contract after inking college free agent Steven Whitney to a two-year entry deal.

O'Brien, 20, had two goals, 16 assists, a team-leading 113 penalty minutes and a plus-19 rating for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League this season. The native of Hamilton, Ontario was selected by the Ducks in the fourth round of the 2012 draft.

O'Brien is remaining with Rouyn-Noranda, which starts its best-of-seven quarterfinal series against the Quebec Remparts.

Whitney, 22, finished second in the NCAA with 26 goals as a senior for Boston College. The native of Reading, Mass., had 45 points, which was second on the Eagles to U.S. national junior team star Johnny Gaudreau.

His season ended when the Eagles were beaten, 5-1, by Union in the East Regional semifinals. Whitney has reported to the Ducks' AHL team in Norfolk (Va.).